Job: Graduate Civil Engineer

Company : DRA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DRA invites recent Civil Engineering graduates to join its 2027 Graduate Development Program, a comprehensive two‑year experience designed to immerse you in civil design, project engineering, site supervision, and consulting for mining infrastructure.

You will gain exposure to four critical areas, engage in professional development, and receive mentoring to build technical expertise and industry insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• South African born
• Strong academic record and passion for learning
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Enthusiasm for exploring mining engineering concepts

Responsibilities

• Assist civil/structural design for mining infrastructure projects.
• Support civil project engineering activities including planning and execution.
• Participate in site supervision to monitor construction and ensure standards.
• Contribute to civil engineering consulting with analysis and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Apply engineering principles to solve problems and support improvements.
• Engage in structured development, training and mentoring.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate with a deep passion for launching an exciting career in the mining industry? Your journey starts here! Join our 2027 Graduate Program and play a crucial role in shaping the future of mining infrastructure.At DRA, our Graduate Development Program offers a comprehensive two-year experience that immerses you in every facet of your chosen field. This program is crafted to provide our graduates with exposure to four critical areas: Civil Engineering Design (Civils and Structural), Civil Project Engineering, Site Supervision, Civil Engineering Consulting, and Personal Development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with civil and structural engineering design for mining infrastructure projects.
• Support civil project engineering activities, including planning, coordination, and project execution.
• Participate in site supervision to monitor construction activities and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Contribute to civil engineering consulting by assisting with technical analysis, reports, and engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality project outcomes.
• Apply engineering principles to solve technical problems while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in structured professional development, training, and mentoring to build technical and industry expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• South African born
• Valid driver's license
• Strong academic record with a passion for continuous learning
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and a natural aptitude for analytical thinking
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Enthusiasm for exploring new concepts and pushing the boundaries of engineering in the mining industry